African Agriculture and Food Systems
Nairobi: MARCH 29, 2022 – AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) yesterday announced the appointment of six new members to its Board, bolstering the organisation even further to accomplish its mission as it prepares a strategy that is focused on advancing the 2030 agenda in Africa. According to AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn […]
Nairobi: March 21, 2022 – AGRA has begun accepting nominations for the 2022 Women Agripreneur of the Year Awards (WAYA), which recognizes female entrepreneurs excelling in different segments of the agricultural value chain. To qualify, entrepreneurs need to have an innovative product or service in the agriculture value chain with evidence of impact on their communities […]
08-Mar-2022 The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through her midterm development agenda, the Five Year Development Plan III (2021/2022- 2025/26) has strategized for a significant increase in agro-processing output. She has thus embarked in the development and operation of the Agro-Industrial Processing Hub (Mega Industrial Processing Hub) to be located on the land […]
Mbeya, Tanzania: February 16, 2022 – Boosting production of strategic crops, such as soybean, for local and international markets, as well as industrial raw materials, is the way forward for Tanzania’s agriculture, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has said. H.E Kikwete, who is a member of the […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania: February 14, 2022 – Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has embarked on a week-long field tour of agriculture projects that are supported by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) and partners in the country. During the tour, Dr Kikwete, who is also […]
Dar es Salaam: The Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS), Prime Minister Office Mr Kaspar Mmuya, has said that the private sector investment is vital in contributing to industrialization in Tanzania. He challenged the private sector to play a more significant role in ensuring a year-round supply of raw materials for the industrial sector as low utilization […]
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa, on the afternoon of June 13, 2021, urged sunflower farmers in the sunflower-growing regions to focus on farming this crop as they can reap significant profits in a short period due to high local and international demand. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa […]
In a pioneering move for Tanzania’s agricultural industry, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the creation of comprehensive lime-use guidelines for extension officers. The aim is to provide essential training for farmers on the correct application of lime, a method known to reduce soil acidity and improve overall soil health. The move comes amid escalating […]
A Collaborative Effort to Boost Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity, Under the umbrella of the Guiding Acid Soil Management Investment in Africa (GAIA) initiative In a significant stride toward transforming agricultural practices and enhancing crop yields, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has launched an ambitious project to combat soil acidity in the Songwe […]
AGRA has announced a partnership with Aceli Africa to enhance capital flows to SMEs in the agriculture sector and support a financially inclusive agricultural transformation across Africa. AGRA and Aceli have signed a letter of intent committing to jointly work together to test and scale up innovations that substantially drive down the cost and risk […]